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Good morning, Fresno! It’s Wednesday, June 4. This is Rob, wishing you a happy National Hug Your Cat Day!
How’s the weather? Still hot but not crazy-Fresno-hot — yet.
Scanning local headlines this morning, a judge on Tuesday threw out a lawsuit against the City of Fresno from the California Smoke Shops Association over recent rule changes in the city that would force dozens of smoke shops to close by 2026. The judge said the business owners failed to prove “irrefutable harm.” Rule changes are now expected to take effect in July. KSEE
“Clovis plans to allocate $10.4 million of its new Measure Y sales tax funds to its police and fire departments, adding five new police officer positions and nine fire positions.” The Fresno Bee
“A U.S. Department of Agriculture field office in Madera will remain open, saved from a planned closure announced in March by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).” The Business Journal
“With the heat expected to return this weekend, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is putting on a life-saving distribution event. For the second year in a row, deputies will be handing out free life jackets.” ABC30
Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park and the Friends of Allensworth are proud to present a Juneteenth celebration at the historic town of Allensworth founded by African American pioneers in California’s Great Central Valley. Transportation to the park is available with the purchase of a ticket through Amtrak San Joaquins. All ages are welcome. Allensworth
“The City of Fresno launched its Expanded Lawn to Garden Rebate program to give homeowners and businesses more money back when they replace their front lawns with water-efficient landscaping. The program is open to residents and businesses who receive water service through the City’s Department of Public Utilities.” Learn more
Fresno’s mayor can saddle the next administration with either bad roads or big debts. He wants to fix the streets
About three years ago, the deferred maintenance on Fresno streets had an estimated cost of half a billion dollars. Now, it’s more than doubled — about $1.2 billion — according to Public Works Director Scott Mozier. During budget hearings Tuesday, Mozier explained to the Fresno City Council that not fixing […]
‘Love extends to and through everyone.’ Fresno’s Pride event unites faith groups to spread love and inclusion.
As LGBTQ+ communities face growing threats, many of Fresno’s religious groups continue to stand in solidarity, offering messages of love, support, and inclusion.
